Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-18
Clevelands in 1881, when he held down third

Four OF the Indianapolis team are married.
penny, Giasscock, Myers. and 6assett-and are
| In Buffalo, Denny is California landlord, and
Giasscock and Bassett are web to do. Ball play
/ Ing mas Deen profitable to all.
Johnny Ward says the New Yorks will win the
pennant this year. He means It, too, and gives
good reasons for his belief viz, that the club has
been IN very poor condition, and yet has held its
own In the race that it has at no time yet played
Us strongest game; and that its pitchers are
slowly, but surely getting shape, and will be all
right when all the other clubs are bowling about
| br0ken-up batteries.
The impression is gradually gaining ground that
the EMBELLISHMENTS which seem to have Swallowed
the indianapolis Base Ball Club its very in
ceptlon TO almost the present hour are gradually
BY an arrangement with the directors of the
Chicago Base Bali Club, Captain Arson has COM
can De obeyed. All the blame and criticism that
nave been heaped upon President Spalding right
iuy belong TO the big captain. MI. SpaldiDg says
that mad he been in charge OF the team he should
nave done different in many cases Still, he has
great confidence In his captain.
III Is limited that IL was the excellent playing OF
the young blood in the Chicago team that Sug-
gested TO Manager Watkins the trial OF Shindle at
third In place OF White on the Detroit team. The
youngsters under Arson made a fine impression
In Detroit, and there is great deal more respect
1elt for the champions than there was before they
ul1 up the Wolverines so easily.
1t Is whispered from Boston that Kelly's name
no longer arouSes intense enthusiasm whenever
mentioned, and his presence on the ball field is
now regar led in about the same light any other
player. Kelly has been doing but ordinary work
this season. Several OF the Boston team lead him
In batting, while at second base or In right
held he has displayed no brilliant qualities. In
base-running, In energy, and behind the bat he is
the same old "Kel," but there the line must be
drawn
Among the Boating Men.
WHAT THE PoToMACs ARE DOING.
The etght-oared crew Of the Potomacs in the
Alexandria regatta on July will be: Fisher
stroke; Cornwell, z; Dyer, 6; Reynolds, 5; Robin
son, 4; Elmore, 3; Barton, 2; Sprague, bow;
Doyle, coxswain; Ofhey and Dougherty, substi-
tutes.
The Illness OF Oertle, who has been rowing No. 8
in the Junior four, has compelled him to leave the
crew. His place has been filled by DOugherty, and
the crew as at present composed is: Barton
stroke; Ofey. 3: Dougherty, 2; Doyle, bow; Writ
The ..big four Will, of course. enter the senior
race; Dyer stroke. Reynolds 3, Robinson 2, e.
more bow, Fisher and COrnwel substitutes.
should the PotOmacS finally decide to enter the
gig race the same men will be put In the boat.
National Rifles shell. is swift, however, that
probably the former club will not enter gig crew.
II would be useless to do so with the gig in use at
present.
The Potomacs are delighted with the success Of
the senior four at the PaSSaic River regatta. In
addition to costly gold medals for each member,
the right to hold the annual cup of the Passaic
River Rowing Association for one year was won.
This cup is OF solid silver with figree ornamental
ton. and is ID inches in height. According to
the terms OF the gift IL is to be rowed for Annually,
and can never become the exclusive property OF
Tritons, AID Maltas. The crew was handsomely
entertained at Coney Island on Sunday, and did
not return home until the following day, when
preparation Tor the Alexandria regatta was at
once begun. President Bradbury, Capt. Rudy and
other officers OF the Columbia Club were among
those at the Potomac Boat House who congratu-
lated the redshirted boys on the result of the race
The second OF the regular hops took place at the
Potomac boat-house last evening, and was largely
attended. Both balconies and the float were
largely in demand for promenading. The gay cos
TUNES OF the dancers, the tasteIul decorations OF
the ballroom, and the participated surface of
the river flowing quietly by, combined to make
picturesque scene.
This club will hold its annual club regatta about
the 10th OF July, the Passaic River and Alexandria
regattas having twice necessitated its stpOne-
ment. There VIII be races in fOur-oared shells.
single shells gigs. and working-boats. Prizes viii
De gwen the Individual winners 1t Will De 1Ol-
lowed by hop.
j. Hadley Doyle. who was elected treasurer in
place or Col. Jones, has declined to serve
count OF his inability to spare the time from busi
ness.
The Potomacs will be represented at the regatta
or the National Amateur Rowing Association at
Chautauqua Lake, n. Y. by the eight and senior
four. The Columbus will not send crew, but
Mr.. Gibson, OF that club, who is secretary OF the
association, viii go with the Potomacs.
The Potomac eight-oared shell went out for the
first time Thursday evening, with the following
Reynolds, 5; Barton, Il Offiey, 3; Apln, 2;
Sprague, bow; Warden, coxswain.
Perley will row III the Junior singles at Alex
anCrla II he can procure I suitable boat. He ran
on TO shoal Wednesday, seriously damaging his
boat and taking a compulsory bath.
although be- has not yet 9o 1 SIo tra5a
Kearney has evidently had enough rowing.
Brace who has recently been elected member
or the CLUB VIII do some rowing later in the sea
son. He was formerly L member OF one of the
other clubs and is said by courtney to have been
one OF the best men on the river.
Capt Zappone OF the Potomacs. has requested
the men in training TO sign articles OF TO the
effect that they will abstain from smoking, plea
sure-boat rowing, &C., until after the Alexandria
regatta.
The Potomacs claim that their Senior crew won
the race at the Passaic regetta by four and one
half lengths instead OF half length enormously
reported.
THE COLUMBIA ATHLETIC CLUB.
This newly established organization now num-
bers over 200 members and is in an exceedingly
flourishing condition. 1t has men in training
under the supervision of Mr.. Gibson, and Will have
junior and senior four. eight, and gig crew at
Alexandria. The men have not yet been selected
but Wade, KOndrup, Mute, Sloan, Simmons and
Smith are among those who will row. number
OF Juniors are being coached on the rowing ma
chimes at the boat-house and on the river. 4 club
regatta will be held before long.
Ellis Ward is experimenting the construction of
neT CEDAR shell for this club at Philadelphia. 1t
will have the Davis sliding-seat rig, which has
now been adopted by all the clubs on the river IU
consists OF inclined slides with ball-bearing roll
lers The advantage claimed over other slides is
that whereas a man weighing $50 pounds is OBJ
liyed 10 exert Is pounds OF strength In pulling
himself forward On the recovery, the Davis rig
only requires an expenditure OF ounces OF
strength.
Mr.. Cochran, OF this club, who was reported as
having broken his arm in the recent sparriDg
MATCH has completely recovered. 1t was only q
severe wrench.
Prof. Donnelly has class of twelve men in box
ing, and Mr.. Walter Campbell a large class in
fencing. IL is Mr.. Canpbelrs Intention to enter
the Georgetown Law School in the fall.
Ten new members were elected at the last meet
ing, among them being the Secretary OF the Navy
who Is said TO be much interested in the new or.
ganization.
Aspecial meeting will be held at the clubhouse
at 80 p. H., June 22d. There Is now one life
membership fee OF $500, which Is not transferable
Ii Is proposed TO have an additional life-member-